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Obasanjo Worried Over Mismanagement Of Nation’s Wealth
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says it is not the plan of God for Nigeria to struggle economically, noting that the country is blessed with abundant natural resources. He, therefore, called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Abuja, Obasanjo emphasised that...
VIDEO: “Church Should Be Economic Refuge For Members” – Nigerian Gospel Singer, Tonneil Avo
Popular Nigerian Reggae Gospel Singer, Tonneil Avo has emphasized the need for the church to serve as an economic safety net for its members. https://youtu.be/N9aB1eGLQpU In a recent video broadcast, Avo lamented the current state of Nigeria's economy, stressing that the church should be a viable alternative for financial support. "Where it will become so bad as Nigeria is, Nigeria's economy is...
Former Kaduna Governor, Makarfi Loses Son In Road Accident
Faisal Makarfi, the eldest son of a former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, is dead. According to a family source, he died in a motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway on Saturday evening. The source said that the deceased after the accident was taken to a hospital where he was confirmed dead. The late Faisal Makarfi was until his death a...
Son Of Ex-Kaduna Governor, Dies In Road Accident
Son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has died in a ghastly road accident on Saturday. He died while travelling along the Kaduna- Zaria dual carriageway Saturday evening, according to a family source. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was declared dead. His father was...
Vacation: Tinubu Leaves UK, Heads To Paris
President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France in continuation of his annual leave. This was disclosed by the senior special assistant on political and other matters, Ibrahim Masari, on Saturday. During his visit to France, he is expected to attend an ‘important engagement.’ Tinubu had left Nigeria on October 2nd for the United Kingdom for a two-week vacation. The...
Reverse Fuel Price Hike, Ease Nigerians’ Economic Burden – Peter Obi Tells FG
Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election has described the latest increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as “unfortunate and insensitive”, urging the Federal Government to reverse the fuel price hike. In a lengthy post titled ‘Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase’ published on his official handle on X, Obi said Nigerians...
President Tinubu Heads For France From London Amid Crisis At Home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. His Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, disclosed this. Tweeting via his verified X handle, @KabirIbrah64, Masari said he had the honor of visiting President Tinubu at his private residence in the UK, where they...
We Accepted N70,000 Minimum Wage For FG Not To Increase Fuel Price – Ajaero
President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero yesterday revealed the understanding which the organized labour had with President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national minimum wage talks at the President Villa, Abuja. Fielding questions during the Morning Show programme on Arise television yesterday, Mr Ajaero explained that during the meeting on new Minimum...
Foremost Isuikwuato Traditional Ruler, Dr. Ezo Ukandu Goes Home Amidst Befitting Farewell Nov. 15
The King and Foremost Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council, the Enyi-na-Obiangwu of Imenyi Ancient Kingdom) Isuikwuato, Abia State, HRM, Eze Sir DR. Ezo Ukandu, JP is set to be laid to rest as the good people of Imenyi Ancient kingdom prepare to pay him their last respect in a grand style. The revered traditional ruler and industrialist joined...
Petrol Price Hike: IPMAN Threatens To Stop PMS Operations
IPMAN has threatened to cease operations nationwide following the high cost of petrol sold to IPMAN members by the NNPCL. IPMAN revealed on Thursday that the cost of petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to NNPC was about N898/litre, but noted that NNPC was selling the same product to independent marketers at N1,010/litre in Lagos. The association, which controls over 70...
